The Foundation ConnectionA monthly e-newsletter from the Master Gardener Foundation of King County

February 2016 Issue

All About the Plant Sale and Garden Market!

Suzanne Broback ...by Michelle Roedell, MGFKC Community Relations

Plant Sale Enthusiasm is Contagious Suzanne's enthusiasm and commitment wereapparent her very first year with the program. "Istarted volunteering for the Plant Sale in 2009, myfirst year as a Master Gardener, and I took over theHerbs - Veggies -Edibles (H-V-E) co-chair

In This Issue

Suzanne Broback: PlantSale Enthusiasm isContagious

The Plant SaleTransformation over Time

Planning to Bring Plants tothe Plant Sale?

Meet the Master GardenerClass of 2016

2015 MG FoundationFinancial Reports

Suzanne Broback with hergrandson Marius

Herbs & Veggies are always a hit

position in 2011," saysSuzanne.

What does she thinkother MGs should knowabout volunteering at theplant sale? "It is so muchfun! I have met thegreatest people there,fellow MGs from all overthe county, all doing oneof the things we do best -which is to help peoplefind plants."

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Miller Library Book of theMonth

Nominate a Board Member

Don't Check Your Skills atthe Door

What's Happening?.... Newsand Updates

Continuing Education

Learning takes place inmany ways, and the MGProgram is offering moreways to learn and keep uscurrent than ever before.Find CE opportunities...

The Plant Sale Transformation Over Time...by MGF Board Member Penny Kriese

"2016 new Plant Sale name"

As Horst Momber, the leader of the Plant Sale for nearlyten years, says, the most important reason for the PlantSale is to build community. The sale is a once-a-yearopportunity for the whole of the King County MasterGardener community to come together beyond theirclinics, to interact, learn from their peers and share their passion forgardening.

Every year the new MG training class isinvited to become involved. Horstencourages interns to participate, rotatingtheir time so that they can work with thedifferent departments. Following their ownparticular interests, interns find theircommunity of MGs who like the samethings.

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Planning to Bring Plants for the Plant Sale? Here's WhatMakes a Good Donation...by Master Gardener Sam Mitchell

"Answers to the questions you have always wanted to know"

What can I do? What works and what doesn't?Look! I have a million, want some?'John Doe' or 'Jauquin Venado'. Which one has more pizzazz?! I don't know what it is, but I bet you do?Would I buy it?What does the Plant Sale and Garden Market actually want?

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Meet Some Trainees from the Master Gardener Class of 2016...by Paul Gardiner, Communications and Community Relations Chair

Dr. Tama Fox presenting "Plant Defenses: Plants Can't Run, but They Can Fight Back!"

Welcome to all our new interns as they dedicate their Saturday toHorticulture. Here is a selection of four, all with differing backgrounds andmotivation.

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Master Gardener Foundation of King County 2015 Financial Reports...by Master Gardener Foundation Treasurer Peggy Smith

In 2015, this is how your Foundation Board used the moneyMaster Gardeners have worked hard to generate and have sogenerously donated. The Foundation has a strong cash positionto continue funding the many activities of the Master Gardenerprogram.

Read the Income Statement and Balance Sheet

The Elisabeth C. Miller LibraryGardening / Horticulture Book of the Month:The Triumph of Seeds...article by Master Gardener Marty Byrne

February's featured book from the Miller Library isThe Triumph of Seeds by Thor Hanson. The book'ssubtitle, How Grains, Nuts, Kernels, Pulses, andPips Conquered the Plant Kingdom and ShapedHuman History, provides a succinct summary of thebook's theme.

Read the full review

Nominations for 2016 Board Election The Foundation Search Committee has begun the process of solicitingnominations to run for the Foundation's Board in 2016. We will be electingfive directors. See all the details in the Request for Nominations. Forwardnames for nomination by March 1, 2016. Volunteering for the

Foundation Board is a great way to keepthe Master Gardener program vibrant inKing County. Experience with non-profits is

MGF Board of Directors at ameeting last summer at the Neely

Mansion and DemonstrationGarden

not required, and the Board is looking forskills in education, finance,communications, clinic and gardenmanagement, and many more areas. Anactive and engaged Board is critical to thelong-term success of our Master Gardenerprogram! If you have skills, or know ofsomeone who does, please considersubmitting a nomination.

Don't Check Your Skills at the Door!We can find a use for them

If you have career skills you have shelved orjust not found a use for as a Master Gardener,and you would like to dust them off once in a while, we are looking for you.The Foundation is interested in what made you special in your career and infinding a place for you among our various committees and projects. Here aresome of our current needs.

Website & Graphics is seeking creative and 'techy' skillsMembership is calling HR ProfessionalsCommunications is searching for writers, authors, researchers andphotographers

Much of the important work of our Foundation is handled by our committees.You do not need to be on the Board of Directors in order to participate on acommittee, and yet you can have a big impact. Are you up for it? Contact usif you are interested or want to find out more.

Read about our needs

What's Happening?News and Updates

Feb. 6, 13 and more - BDG WorkshopsFeb 6 and more - Open MG TrainingclassesFeb 13 and more - Snoqualmie Valley"In the Garden" seriesMarch 1- 2016 Board NominationsdeadlineNext MGF Board Meeting: Thursday,March 10, at the UW CUH.March 19 and more - 2016 Potting Party. Register to participate.April 30 - BDG Eastside Edible Plant Sale, 9:30am-1pm at BDGMay 7 and 8 - 2016 MG Plant Sale & Garden Market at CUH

The Foundation's Education Committee is planning continuingeducation programs for 2016. The Committee would appreciate yourtaking a few minutes to answer its survey if you have not already doneso. Your input is greatly appreciated. Take the CE Survey.

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